Hail history for Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Augusta-Richmond County since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Augusta-Richmond County
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 19 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 6, 2022
108 reports on 71 days since 1955 · #2 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Augusta-Richmond County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Augusta-Richmond County
The latest hail report in and around Augusta-Richmond County is from June 29, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Augusta-Richmond County logged 52 reports on 32 hail days, about 2.6 reports a year. That is 7.4 times the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #2 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports.
1% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Georgia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 6, 2022 near 2.31 W National Hills.
Reports were up 60% in 2016–2025 (32) compared with 2006–2015 (20). The busiest year was 2005, with 11 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Augusta-Richmond County 2.6
- Richmond County 2.3
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Augusta-Richmond County 32
- Richmond County 30
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Augusta-Richmond County 1%
- Richmond County 1%
- Median Georgia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 4 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 6 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.31 W National Hills | Richmond | — | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.2 NE Martinez | Columbia | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Grovetown | Columbia | $20K | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Augusta | Richmond | $15K | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.8 SW Evans | Columbia | $30K | 04:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 52 48%
- 1–2 in 55 51%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.93 SW Hephzibah | Richmond | — | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.5 SSW Evans | Columbia | — | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.55 NE Grovetown | Columbia | — | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 5.06 WNW Ft Gordon | Richmond | — | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 4.5 NW Ft Gordon | Richmond | — | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 3.01 N National Hills | Richmond | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.36 NE Grovetown | Columbia | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Peach Orchard | Richmond | — | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.15 W Neco | Richmond | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Nixon | Richmond | — | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 0.25 inpea | 0.9 SE Hephzibah | Richmond | $100 | 11:03 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.31 W National Hills | Richmond | — | 15:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Augusta-Richmond County
Questions about hail in Augusta-Richmond County
How often does it hail in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia?
108 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Augusta-Richmond County since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.6 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Augusta-Richmond County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Augusta-Richmond County?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 6, 2022 near 2.31 W National Hills. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Augusta-Richmond County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Augusta-Richmond County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 19 reports. The most recent was June 29, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.